This episode kicks off a special series of conversations recorded for 'Inside the Song,' presented by Music Publishers Canada, CMRRA, and the JUNO Awards.
It opens with Music Publishers Canada CEO Margaret McGuffin speaking about the Women in the Studio program, which counts Breagh among its alumni, and why creating opportunities for women in production matters.
You never know where a song might end up. For Breagh Isabel, an unfinished idea at a Toronto songwriting camp became “In Another World,” EJAE’s debut solo single following the success of KPop Demon Hunters.
On this episode of Women in Media, Sarah Burke catches up with the Canadian songwriter, producer, and artist about her journey from touring with Port Cities to finding her place behind the scenes. Breagh shares how that collaboration with EJAE and fellow Canadian artist Tedy came together, why a song worth believing in deserves patience, and what it takes to walk into a writing room with people you’ve never met.
Breagh also shares the deeply personal story behind “Girlfriends,” written with Cory LeRue and Simon Wilcox, and the lesson she took from that session: sometimes telling a story exactly as it happened is powerful enough. Plus, motherhood, mentorship, and the difference it makes when women see themselves represented in the studio.
About Breagh Isabel:
Breagh Isabel is a Canadian songwriter, producer, and artist whose music has been featured in major network promotions for CBS, NBC, and FOX and in series such as Grey’s Anatomy and Selling Sunset. As a collaborator, she has written and produced for artists including Donovan Woods, BANNERS, and EJAE of KPop Demon Hunters. In summer 2025, she released her debut EP “Things I Never Told You” and is currently working on a cover project that reimagines classic songs through a queer lens.
https://breaghisabel.com/
https://www.instagram.com/breaghisabel
https://www.tiktok.com/@breaghisabel
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5nm8xNDJvPX3ncbw3TSaXs
Music Publishers Canada Women in the Studio Program:
https://www.musicpublishing.ca/women-in-the-studio
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